tough
例子
Climbing Mount Everest is tough due to its extreme altitude and unpredictable weather conditions.
攀登珠穆朗玛峰由于其极端海拔和不可预测的天气条件而艰难。
Overcoming addiction can be tough, requiring both physical and mental strength.
克服成瘾可能艰难，需要身体和精神的双重力量。
例子
Being a firefighter has made him a tough man.
成为一名消防员使他成为一个坚强的人。
He 's a tough negotiator, always getting the best deals.
他是个强硬的谈判者，总能达成最好的交易。
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严厉的, 不妥协的
uncompromising in one's expectations, rules, or approach to dealing with others
例子
His tough management style earned him a reputation for achieving results, albeit with high expectations.
他强硬的管理风格为他赢得了以高期望取得成果的声誉。
The sergeant was known for being tough but fair, instilling discipline and accountability in the troops.
这位中士以严厉但公平著称，在部队中灌输了纪律和责任感。
例子
The steak was so tough, it was almost impossible to chew.
牛排太硬了，几乎嚼不动。
The bread was too tough to eat without soaking it in water.
面包太硬了，不泡水没法吃。
例子
After years of rigorous training, the tough athlete could endure extreme conditions without faltering.
经过多年的严格训练，这位坚韧的运动员能够毫不迟疑地忍受极端条件。
The tough laborer could lift heavy loads effortlessly due to years of hard work.
强壮的劳动者由于多年的辛勤工作，可以毫不费力地举起重物。
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坚韧的, 结实的
strong enough to withstand adverse conditions or rough handling
例子
The tough fabric of the jacket made it substantial enough to endure harsh weather conditions.
夹克的坚韧面料使其足够结实，能够承受恶劣的天气条件。
The tough leather boots lasted for years despite daily wear.
坚韧的皮靴尽管每天穿着，但仍能穿多年。
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艰难的, 困难的
(of a place) having a reputation for crime, disorder, or a generally unsafe and lawless environment
例子
The city was known for its tough neighborhoods, where danger lurked around every corner.
这座城市以其艰苦的社区而闻名，危险无处不在。
The tough areas of the town were notorious for frequent street fights.
这个城镇的治安差区域因频繁的街头斗殴而臭名昭著。
例子
After graduating, he faced a tough time finding a job in his field.
毕业后，他在自己的领域找工作面临了一段艰难的时期。
They went through a tough period financially after the unexpected medical expenses.
在意外医疗费用之后，他们经历了一段财政上艰难的时期。
Tough
例子
The toughs in the gang intimidated everyone in the neighborhood.
帮派中的硬汉恐吓了附近的每个人。
He acted like a tough, but everyone knew he avoided real confrontations.
他表现得像个硬汉，但每个人都知道他避免了真正的对抗。
tough
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没办法, 忍着吧
used to dismiss someone's complaints or objections, showing indifference to their difficulties
Slang例子
You do n't like the rules? Tough, they're not changing.
你不喜欢这些规则？没办法，它们不会改变的。
If you ca n't handle the criticism, tough — it's part of the job.
如果你无法处理批评，没办法—这是工作的一部分。
to tough
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忍受, 坚持
to endure or persist through a challenging or harsh situation, often with determination
例子
He toughed through months of rehabilitation after the accident to regain his strength.
他在事故后坚持了数月的康复训练以恢复体力。
She toughed through the exhausting training to prepare for the competition.
她忍受了 exhausting 的训练，为比赛做准备。
词汇树
toughen
toughly
toughness
tough
